Faylaq al-Rahman released a statement claiming that both Abu Moussa al-Asha'ari and Um al-Qura brigades defected because they are hiding members that had tried assassinating Faylaq al-Rahman's leadership. Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria.

Footage: "Brigades of Glory" announces their formation today, the group includes various groups including Abu Moussa al-Asha'ari brigade who were previously apart of Faylaq al-Rahman. Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria.

Kurdish Free Syrian Army member: Syrian government forces attacked us with barrel bombs from a helicopter, IS attacked us with a car bomb and the YPG on the ground is trying to advance against the Free Syrian Army in Tal Madiq. The Northern countryside of Aleppo.

Russia's attempt to broker a Kurdish separatist solution is warmly received by separatist Kurds but not by Syria. For the Syrian government has rejected a Russian proposal for a Kurdish federation in Syria.

Around 80 human rights and aid organisations urged the United Nations member states to drop Russia from the Human Rights Council over its military campaign in war-torn Syria. The signatories - which include Human Rights Watch, CARE International and Refugees International - called on UN members to question whether Russia's role in Syria renders it fit to serve on the body’s human rights institution

In answer to public demand, Faylaq al-Rahman announces its intentions to stop any hostilities it has with Jaysh al-Islam and has a plan for a creation of a common operations room in Eastern Ghouta with all the factions. The plan also includes the removal of checkpoints and barriers amongst the different groups inside the Damascus pocket, Eastern Ghouta.